Masks that currently protect doctors and nurses from new coronavirus infections can only play a protective role, but researchers from the University of Florida are developing a protective coating that includes a new type of mask material, which can last for a few seconds Stop and kill the virus within the clock.
Sudipta Seal, an engineer in materials science and nanotechnology from the University of Florida, and the virologist Griffith Parks initiated this project and received the National Science Foundation Will support.
Sear said that most of the current protective equipment can only play a role in isolating viruses, and can not catch and kill viruses. Therefore, I hope to make a nano-structured coating to kill the virus and further improve the protective effect.
Sear first developed some nanostructures that could capture the virus, and then destroyed it using ultraviolet light to initiate a chemical reaction. If successful, the coating can be added to masks, gloves and protective clothing.
Subsequently, Parkes conducted a series of tests on these materials to determine which materials are effective, which viruses can be killed, and how fast. Parkes has found that certain materials have good effects on specific viruses, which also brings hope for the next step in the production of materials.
Parks said that we have achieved initial success, and I believe that this method is useful for other potential epidemics and the various viruses and bacteria faced by health care workers when caring for patients. This interdisciplinary approach may help the world deal with this epidemic.
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